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, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
MODULE: OPM1501
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022
Orientation to Primary Mathematics
Total: 100 marks
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This examination question paper consists of 9 pages, including the cover page and the
Honesty Declaration on page 3 and the QR Code for the Invigilator App on page 4.
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Do not start writing without The Invigilator App – scan the QR Code on page 4.
4. This question paper consists of three questions. Answer all the questions.
5. Number your answers exactly as the questions are numbered.
6. Please, start each question on a new page.
7. You may use a calculator.
8. Round off your answers to two decimal digits, where necessary.
9. You must show all the working details.
10. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.
11. Please note that the diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
12. Remember to complete, sign and attach the Honesty Declaration to your answer script.
A handwritten Honesty Declaration is also acceptable.
ADDITIONAL STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file. (Answer scripts must not
be password protected or uploaded as “read-only” files.)
2. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and
upload the correct answer script file.
4. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial submission be
unsatisfactory.
5. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
6. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination platforms
(including the Invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked. No opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
7. The mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
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8. The mark awarded for an illegible, scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
9. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
10. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero-tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms
of academic dishonesty.
11. Students are provided one hour to submit their answer scripts after the official examination
time. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected by the
examination regulations and will not be marked.
12. Students experiencing network or load-shedding challenges are advised to apply, together
with supporting evidence, for an Aegrotat within 3 days of the examination session.
13. Students experiencing technical challenges, contact the SCSC 080 000 1870 or e-mail
Examenquiries@unisa.ac.za or refer to Get-Help for the list of additional contact numbers.
Communication received from your myLife account will be considered.
To upload your Take-Home examination,
1. Go to myExams (https://myexams.unisa.ac.za/portal) and login with your myUnisa
credentials, i.e., student number and password.
2. Click on the “OPM1501” site.
3. Click on the eAssessment tool, in the navigation menu on the left.
4. Once the eAssessment page has loaded, select the assessment you want. Upload the
examination answer file by clicking on the link under the heading, Assignment Title.
5. A new page will open. Scroll down to Submission.
6. Make sure all your pages are converted into a single PDF document for uploading.
7. Under Attachments, click the Choose File button, to browse for a file on your device.
8. Once you have attached your answer file, the name of the file and the file size and upload
time stamp will be displayed under Attachments.
9. Remember to click the Honour Pledge before submission, where it appears on the screen.
You will not be able to submit the assessment if the checkbox is not ticked.
10. When ready, and satisfied that it is the correct answer file, click the Submit button to
complete your assessment submission.
11. Once you have submitted, you will receive a confirmation message on the screen. Make a
screen copy for your records. This is your proof that your take-home answer file was
submitted. It is advisable to print this page or make a screen capture for record purposes. A
copy of this page will also be e-mailed to your myLife e-mail account.
NB: Only PDF files are permitted. During submission, students will be restricted to this
format. Files should not be larger than 50MB.
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DECLARATION
(Your assessment/exam script will not be marked if this is not completed.)
I, ………………………………………………………………(Name & Surname)
Student number: ………………………… Module code: ……………….
Hereby declare the following:
I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This examination is my original work, produced by
myself. I have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print) through
the proper reference techniques, as stipulated in this module.
I have not copied work of others and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work
available to any fellow students to submit as their own.
Signature:…………………………….Date:……………………
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